We all know becoming a Mum is a completely life changing experience. One minute you’re lovingly touching your fast expanding bump, planning the nursery décor and finalising your list of names. The next, you’re knee deep in dirty nappies, can’t remember the last time you showered and frantically googling ‘why won’t my baby stop crying’. [...]
With my youngest having recently reached her half birthday we have safely come out the other side of the exhausting, amazing, overwhelming phase that is having a newborn baby. For me, it's very much like riding a never ending seesaw, constantly flitting from revelling in the cuteness of tiny toes, first smiles and sleepy cuddles [...]
Slow down time, you're moving way too fast Slow down time, don't leave my memories in the past Slow down time, my last baby is growing up Slow down time, I'm not ready to give my cuddles up Slow down time, let my baby stay a baby Slow down time, I'm not ready or am [...]
I was distantly aware of the kid-like Mecca that is soft play before I had children. In fact, I even ventured into one once pre-motherhood. It was awful - there was screaming, sticky chairs, suspicious looking wet patches on the floor, it was hot and humid and there was a plethora of exhausted parents head [...]
The toddler has been brewing a cold for the last few days. Nothing as serious as man flu, but enough to slow him down and make him sound like he's been on 20 a day for the last 10 years. Today, I decided to have a quiet day at home in the hope he'd have [...]
Every first time mum-to-be is repeatedly told how tired they will be when their bundle of joy arrives. So much so, it can almost feel like a lecture at times. “Sleep now before the baby comes” anyone? Or the cheery “you have no idea what’s about to hit you”. Hit me? I’m having a baby [...]
Did you know Country Mumma has a YouTube channel? Watch me attempt to tackle life with two small humans and a bat shit crazy dog in tow. Plenty antics - some funny - some just plain ridiculous. Come on over and say hi! Check out this little gem and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB3qnPXr0q8
